Texas Trip Aborted

We made it as far as Meridian, Mississippi last night. We hadn’t felt well when we left, but hoped we’d perk up after we got on the road.

The very forgettable Twiltney Branch COE campground north of Meridian

Instead, we felt worse and worse. By the time we got to Twiltney Branch COE north of Meridian (whose only claim to fame was a $10 senior rate), we were full blown sick. I fell into bed the minute Ron got the trailer unhitched and was out cold until I got up at 9:30 to make sure the dogs had been fed and watered.

Ron was asleep, but there was evidence he had made himself a sandwich and surfed a while before collapsing.

Then this morning I tried three times to get Ron up and he was simply too exhausted to move.

Behind our site at Tannehill State Park

I still felt terrible, and finally had to admit that we didn’t have the energy to make it to Texas. So we headed back east toward home.

We couldn’t make it all the way, so are holed up at Tannehill State Park just west of Birmingham for a couple of days. Hopefully by then, we’ll feel like making the drive home.

There is a lot to see at Tannehill, including historic iron works. If I feel up to it tomorrow, I’ll take photos.

41 Comments

cozybegone

Oh no! The flu? It can you our cold…have any healing remedies? Maybe you’ll feel better tomorrow and still be able to go West? Been crossing fingers not to get anything….get some rest and lord of fluids. Bad when its both of you…darn it!

I am so sorry to hear you’ve had to change your plans. I also hate to hear you both are so sick. We will be praying for a safe return home for you as well as getting well very soon. We are in Lagrange so if you need anything in our area please let us know. We would be glad to help in anyway we can.

Thank you so much for the gracious offer, Gerri, as well as the prayers. We are just very tired, but Ron was able to go to Walmart this afternoon and pick up some things we needed. So we are fine. All we need is just to be lazy for a few days. We are actually officially over being sick. This is just the remnants that are taking their own sweet time to move on. 🙂

Oh Sharon! I am so sorry! You have been sick and were not recovered enough to make such a huge trip. But you are also so smart enough to know your limitations. The pictures of your campsite look intriguing….hope you find a way to make lemonade out of lemons! Keep on taking care of yourself…..we are all pulling for blue skies and an energetic, healthy Sharon.

Cindy Funderburk

Praying you make a quick and complete recovery! I agree with Jo – drink, sleep and eat. Your body is burning energy fighting off this bug – feed it! Your body I mean, not the bug. Take care and post soon! We all enjoy these wonderful posts!
Cindy

What a shame to have to cancel Christmas with your sister…..Glad to hear you and Ron are feeling better…nothing worse than having “no energy”……take care and my fingers crossed that you can head south soon…Horst sends

Looks like you’re already on the upswing, which is great to hear. When you’re not feeling well, there’s no place like home. Hope you are both back to 100% and can enjoy your tiny trip for a few days. Merry Christmas.

So glad to hear you are feeling better!! Yes, just relax and get some rest and get your energy back. Again, as you make your way home please know we are here if you need anything at all. Just send a message….I check them several times a day.